Opened in 2009 La Gabinoteca is now one of Madrid’s more recent stars. This trendy restaurant reinvents Spanish cuisine daily. It serves serious dishes in an informal way.
Eating at La Gabinoteca is more than filling your stomach. It is about remembering, feeling, and participating. The imaginative gastronomic proposal of Nino Redruello accompanies an impossible space.
Inside La Gabinoteca you find lifting facades and interior staircases. There are hanging stairs, an infinite bar and folding furniture. A chicken coop railing and doors from the Wild West add character. Black holes abound. This unconventional layering works.
La Gabinoteca is a place for children of all ages. You can feel like you’re in the schoolyard. You might even believe everything is possible again.
Restaurant critic José Carlos Capel invented the term “gastrobar”. La Gabinoteca is a haute-cuisine level tapas bar. The interior combines rough wood and grey concrete. Mismatched furniture completes the hip funky look.
The stylish menu offers traditional and modern dishes. You could try tortillita de camarones or ensaladilla ruse. Squid boccadillos are a must-try. You could also enjoy creamy sheep’s cheese and potato fondue. Egg and truffle are delicious choices too.
La Gabinoteca’s owners earned their stripes at Las Tortillas de Gabino. This is a famous Madrid tortilla restaurant. They maintain the same principles in a modern style.
At La Gabinoteca you can eat egg with potatoes and truffle from a jar. It tastes great. Try the salad of Raf tomatoes. For dessert, consider the rice pudding from Asturias.
La Gabinoteca is often busy. So, reservations are recommended or arrive early. You can enjoy a drink at the bar while waiting for a table.
La Gabinoteca is a special place for special palates. Some say it has the best burger in Spain. They craft exquisite Spanish-style hamburgers. The high-quality meats come from the Sierra de Guadarrama.
La Gabinoteca is also a modern bar. Here you can have a drink and even find some famous people from Madrid. It’s a glamorous club in the Chamberí neighborhood.
La Gabinoteca offers a fusion of flavors. It’s a place for business dinners and birthday parties. You can enjoy traditional food made with love. La Gabinoteca is giving war on Calle de San Félix with its innovative approach.